Tom Hiddleston Addresses Those James Bond Rumors

READ MORE: James Bond: Idris Elba on 007 rumours that have 'always chased me'Just ahead of those is Superman star Henry Cavill, who came second to Craig in the auditions for 2006's Casino Royale. In his early twenties at the time, the scene he and his fellow contenders had to act out was from Sean Connery's From Russia with Love.

James Bond to life in Dr No for the very first time. Since then, six other actors have tried to live up to the performance of the iconic Scottish star, who died of respiratory failure last year.

On Dev Patel’s 31st birthday, we are looking back at August 2020 when the Indian descent actor said he isn't interested in taking on the mantle of 007 as he doesn't want to be a "tokenistic" diversity hire. While Patel had been touted as a possible new 007 by many — many fans were rallying stating reasons why Patel would be the perfect Bond.

This past week, Just Jared ran a fan-voted poll for who should play James Bond next after Daniel Craig steps away.

While there are many stars who are being speculated to play the role of the next James Bond after Daniel Craig lets go of the popular moniker with No Time To Die, Dracula Untold star Luke Evans is quite keen on playing James Bond. The 42-year-old actor has reacted to the possibility of starring in the next 007 in an interview with The Mirror.

James Bond.If awarded the role, he would be the second Welsh actor to star as 007 after Timothy Dalton.“I think I’ve cut my teeth very well in movies I’ve done and I’ve enjoyed every second of it. It’s a phenomenal job, a phenomenal franchise, an incredible role,” Evans told The Mirror.“I have to say though, it’s a daunting task for any actor to play the role after Daniel Craig.

Daniel Craig hasn’t even officially hung up his gun yet but fans have been shaken up, for what feels like forever now, over who will be filling his tux.

Luke Evans is most definitely down to play James Bond next.

Sam Heughan has sent fans wild by fuelling further rumours that he could be the next James Bond. The Outlander star is among the actors touted to take over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig, with a tweet from celebrity website JustJared polling their followers on who should play him next.

Sam Heughan has caused a stir between fans as he has dropped yet another cheeky hint that he might be the next James Bond. Speculation has been bubbling for over a year now about who will replace Daniel Craig as the new 007 agent, and Outlander 's Sam Heughan seems to top the charts.

Gemma Collins is going to take over the world. It’s just inevitable.

With Daniel Craig departing the role of James Bond after “No Time To Die”, the rumour mill continues to turn, with every actor from Idris Elba and Rege-Jean Page to Richard Madden and Tom Holland spending time as the most-talked-about replacement. Among those constantly fending off 007 casting rumours is Tom Hiddleston, who has become very aware of what he says about stepping into Mr. Bond’s shoes.

Last year, fans were all set to feast their eyes upon Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond in No Time To Die. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bond 25 underwent a series of release date delays until finally jumping ship to a September 30, 2021 release in the UK and an October 8, 2021 release in the US.

Idris Elba has opened up about continuing rumours that he will be the next James Bond.Speaking to Robert Bruce on Capital XTRA, Elba said the rumours have “chased” him for some time but that he’s just happy playing in hit BBC show, Luther.Elba said: “I know the rumours about Bond have always chased me.

Even Idris Elba’s mom Eve wants the actor to be the next James Bond.